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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,965.68, 6,852.83 and 2,727.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,965.68, 6,852.83 and 2,727.77 is: 3,764.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,965.68 : 6,852.83 = 2,727.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,965.68/6,852.83 = 2,727.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,965.68x = 6,852.83 × 2,727.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,965.68x = 18,692,896.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,692,896.19/4,965.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.42

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